"I need a pretty pink tutu.
I cannot possibly do ballet
without one.
Fish swim.
They do not
do ballet."
Little ones are going to love, and giggle at, the back-and-forth conversation that happens between an octopus and a golden fish. The fish is concerned about nudity and determines that the only way to solve the problem is to have clothes to wear.
First, pants are needed. The octopus quietly explains that the fish has no legs. Well then, what about fuzzy, rabbit slippers? No feet, no slippers! The pink tutu idea almost puts the octopus over the edge. The voice is louder, the impatience evident. Not willing to give in, the fish wonders about hair ribbons. No hair. Also, no mittens, no ring, no bow tie, no earmuffs, and no underwear.
The fish has had it with all the negative responses to thoughtful requests; a raincoat is a must, what with the wet surroundings. Patient again, the octopus suggests that fish do not need to wear anything. There might be a worry about others making fun of a clothed fish. A surprise ending offers the perfect solution!
The text is such fun as a readaloud with little ones, and will surely have them chuckling about the silliness of it all. It might even lead to talking about their own clothing choices. It won't be long until emergent readers are wanting to read it on their own, or with a friend. How much fun will that be? Listen for the ever-changing voices.
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